Obituaries

Patricia J. Emilko, 89, of Ontario, California passed away in Whittier, California on September 8, 2021. Patty was born in Ellwood City on February 28, 1932 to the late Martin and Mary (Powol) Emilko.  Before moving to California, Patty worked at the Ellwood City Knitting Mill.  Patricia attended St. George Roman Catholic Church near her home in Ontario, California where she served as a Eucharistic Minister.  She was employed by Verizon (formerly GTE) before her retirement.  Patty participated in and taught knitting at the Women’s Knitting Club near her home. Patty is survived by four nephews, Bob (Rita) Lindgren of…

Louise Delores Volpe Vitullo, 90 of Ellwood City passed away at Northview Estates on Saturday, November 6, 2021. Born in Ellwood City on September 1, 1931, Louise was the daughter of Frank “Grundy” and Stella DeVinney Volpe.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Mauro Vitullo, on December 14, 2007. They were married on June 9, 1951.  Louise was a member of Holy Redeemer Parish and the Christian Mothers of the Church.  She was very active and played a major role in the Coronna D’Italia Lodge until their disbandment in 2019.  Louise enjoyed playing bingo and crocheting.  She loved…

Mr. Carl F. Agostinelli, 93, of Ellwood City passed away on Wednesday, November 3rd, 2021 at his residence. Mr. Agostinelli was a life long resident of Ellwood City, born on March 17th, 1928 to the late Carlo Nunzio and Yolanda (Angelilli) Agostinelli. He had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1947, and later from the New Castle Business School. He enlisted with the U.S. Army on December 15th, 1950 and served in Germany with the 7774th Signal Battalion until his honorable discharge on October 23rd, 1956. Following his service with the Army, Carl was an Ellwood City…

Carol J. Pistachio, 74, of Ellwood City passed away on Saturday, October 30, 2021 at the UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle. Carol was born in Ellwood City on May 17, 1947 to the late Samuel R. and Lucy (Armalinda) Pistachio. She had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1965, and later earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Slippery Rock University. Carol worked for Penn State University, Beaver Campus as a librarian. She is a member of the Holy Redeemer Parish, and was a volunteer for the Ellwood City Historical Society. She enjoyed reading, music, and…

Glenda L. Cancelliere, 60, of Franklin Township passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 29, 2021 at her residence. Glenda was born in New Brighton on February 23, 1961 to the late William S. Cancelliere and Sandra Leann (Barnett) Ringle. She is a member of the Riverside High School class of 1981, and the Lillyville Church of God. She also attended the Phoenix Drop In Center in Rochester. Glenda enjoyed playing bingo, bowling, making necklaces, and listening to the Pickle Radio Station. She is survived by her brother and sister-in-law, Robert (Robin) Cancelliere of Franklin Twp., nieces, Megan Meyer and Nicole…

Mr. Richard R. Heasley, 69, of Ellwood City passed away on Thursday, October, 28, 2021 at the Heritage Valley Medical Center with his loving family at his bedside. Mr. Heasley was born on February 6, 1952 in New Castle to the late Bruce and Mary Ruth (McKee) Heasley. He had graduated from New Castle High School with the class of 1970. Richard worked at Castle Brand in New Castle as a meat packer, and later for the Phoenix Glass Co. in Monaca as a material handler. An outdoors man he enjoyed gardening, working in the yard, riding his side-by-side, hunting,…

Merle H. Rhodes, 76 of Youngstown, OH formerly of Ellwood City passed away on Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at Canfield Place Assisted Living. Born in Olean, NY on April 3, 1945, Merle was the son of the late Cleone L. and Millie Remington Rhodes.  Merle was an operations supervisor for Columbia Gas Transmissions.  He was a veteran of the Army serving with the 82nd Airborne in Vietnam and Korea.  Merle will be remembered as a kind and accepting person with a good sense of humor, who never met a stranger.  He always knew how to light up a room.  He…